AFC South News and Rumors

Packers running back Cedric Benson left Sunday’s loss to the Colts early with a foot injury, but he doesn’t believe it’s serious. Benson was wearing a protective boot on his left foot after the game and said he will have more tests on it on Monday,

Matt Hasselbeck had kind of a rough day against the Vikings and probably deserved to get yanked, but I think we can all agree that Vikings beat writer Tom Pelissero was probably referring to the "sad trombone" or maybe the old vaudeville gimmi…

Thoughts on the Jaguars' 41-3 loss to Chicago at EverBank Field: What it means: The Jaguars actually looked good for a half as they were part of a defensive, 3-3 struggle. It didn’t take long after that, however, for the opportunistic Bears to bury the

Here's where we're putting the GIFs of the week, from Donald Brown triumphantly trolling the Packers to Brandon Lloyd dancing around like no one's looking. Only the Chargers and Saints have yet to play, so let's see what the week had to offer. More »

Thoughts on the Titans' 30-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field: What it means: The 1-4 Titans are a mess, and they were inferior in every way against a team they should be on pace with as they rebuild. They couldn’t move the ball ag

An Illinois man, quite possibly a Bears fan who traveled to Jacksonville to see the Bears play the Jaguars, was killed early Sunday as a result of a stabbing at a local restaurant within a block of the Bears’ team hotel. William Pettry, 42, died after b

Bears steamroll Jags in second half to improve to 4-1

When you see a score like 41-3 at the end of a game, it’s hard to convince yourself that there was ever a moment when it seemed possible that the losing team would win the game. That was not the case in Sunday’s Bears-Jaguars game. It was 3-3 after on

It’s all about the defense in Jacksonville

If you’re a fan of lavish offensive football, this week’s matchup between the Bears and Jaguars is not for you. If you’re a fan of good defense and strong punting, however, this should be where your clicker comes to rest. There hasn’t been much in

As the Vikings try to move their record to 4-1, they’ll have to do it without their second first-round pick from the 2012 draft. Safety Harrison Smith has been ejected for shoving an official who was pushing Smith away from a Titans player following an

The hit Packers linebacker Nick Perry put on Andrew Luck might be the hardest hit a NFL quarterback takes this season. The most impressive thing happened after the play, when the Colts rookie quarterback bounced right back up, and then went on to have a…

Down 21-3 at the half, the Indianapolis Colts have made things very interesting. Late in the third quarter, the Colts have pulled to within two points, 21-19. Eschewing (I still love that word) an opportunity to cut the margin to one, the Colts went for…

Kenny Britt a surprise activation for Titans

Despite not practicing much for two weeks, Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt will be active today. Britt’s been bothered by an ankle problem, but apparently did enough in pregame to convince coaches he’s well enough to go today against the Vikings. Mid

Even the best teams tend to have cracks. Arrive at the wrong matchup against an opponent equipped to exploit it, and a top team can lose even if it plays well. The 4-0 Houston Texans are not invincible as they prepare for "Monday Night Football&quo…

On Sunday morning, NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi suggested at the tail end of First on the Field that the Jets were more than 12,000 tails short as of Friday when it comes to selling tickets to Monday night’s game against the Texans. A Jets spokesman te

Wade Phillips is doing a great job as the defensive coordinator of the Texans. He was a big part of the reason the Texans made the playoffs for the first time ever last year, and he’s a big part of the reason the Texans are 4-0 this year. So does that m

Sunday Blitz: Titans-Vikings Recap

Jim Basquil and Eric Allen break down the Vikings' 30-7 win over the Titans.

02:43

Sunday Blitz: Bears-Jaguars Recap

Oct 7

Jim Basquil and Eric Allen break down the Bears' 41-3 win over the Jaguars

01:04

J.J. Watt Ready For Tebow

Oct 7

Texans DE J.J. Watt sits down with Jon Gruden prior to facing the Jets on Monday Night.

02:13

J.J. Watt The Pizza Delivery Boy

Oct 7

Jon Gruden talks to J.J. Watt about delivering pizza and changing positions from TE to DE while at college.

Sports Columnists

Don Banks: Broncos were prepared mentally, but not physically, for Patriot…

Oct 7

FOXBORO, Mass. -- After another loss to New England was in the books -- their third in the span of 10 games, including last season's playoffs -- Champ Bailey and the rest of his Broncos teammates found the repetition of it all a little wearing.

Don Banks: No shortage of heroes in Colts' inspiring tribute win; more Sna…

Oct 7

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we take stock of an offensively sloppy but memorable Week 5 in the NFL....